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Bought Supplements From GNC, Target, Walmart, Or Walgreens? They Might Be Complete Duds [Report]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Feb 10, 2015 in News, Reports, Supp It UP

If you’ve re-upped your supplement collection lately, start sifting through your shelves — there’s a decent chance they’re complete duds. Four massive retailers—GNC, Target, Walgreens and Walmart—were officially accused of selling fraudulent and contaminated supplements. Get the details here.

[Report] Supplement With Caution — Steroids, Viagra, And Other Banned Drugs Found In Multiple Dietary Supplements

Posted by Joshua Nackenson on Oct 28, 2014 in Misc., Reports, Study, Supp It UP, Supplement Reviews, Vitamins & Minerals

Dietary supplements are safe, right? Wrong. A new study looked at 274 recalled supplements and found that a number were still available on shelves AND contained banned substances — including anabolic steroids and Viagra.

[Review] The Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) Buyer’s Guide — Uncapping The Top 54 BCAA Supplements

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Oct 15, 2014 in Featured Article, Muscle Builders, Nutrition 101, Nutrition Science, Supp It UP, Supplement Rankings

Looking to boost muscle growth, zap post-workout soreness, and go harder, longer? Take BCAAs. We’ve dug through the top 54 BCAA supplements and pulled out the best products.

Examine.com — Your #1 Resource To Learn The Unbiased Truth About Supplements

Posted by Joshua Nackenson on Jul 11, 2014 in Misc., Supp It UP, Tools

Curious about what a supplement does, if it actually works, and if it’s safe? Examine.com is an independent, unbiased encyclopedia that’s analyzed ALL of the relevant research—33K references deep—on hundreds of the most popular supplement ingredients. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone that supplements regularly, or might be looking to use supplements to hit a specific goal (e.g. fat loss, sleep quality, muscle gain).

Power Your Next Race With Bonk Breaker Energy Bars — The Official Bar Of IRONMAN & USA Cycling [Giveaway]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jun 4, 2014 in Bars, Diet It UP, Featured Article, Gear It UP, Product Reviews, Protein Bars, Supp It UP

Whether you’re taking on a Tough Mudder or dominating a pick-up basketball game, portable fuel becomes paramount. Bonk Breaker Bars are a clean, au naturel, uber-delicious shot of rocket fuel that can power whatever your body’s taking on.

[Giveaway] Get Into The Zone For Your Workouts — And Get Better, Faster — With FLOW

Posted by Gene Kobilansky on Apr 28, 2014 in Brain & Mental, Giveaways, Supp It UP

We’re giving away 5 bottles of FLOW — a nootropic that’s designed to support calm, clear, zen-like focus. In practice, that allows you to relentlessly pursue your goal(s) (or your opponent) and crush any workout, but with controlled aggression.

What The Heck Are Nootropics, And Could They Unlock Cognitive Function, Clarity, And Motivation?

Posted by Gene Kobilansky on Apr 18, 2014 in Brain & Mental, Diet It UP, Featured Article, Health It UP, Mental & Cognition, Nutrition 101, Nutrition Science, Supp It UP

If you’ve seen Limitless with Bradley Cooper, or ever had caffeine, you already know about nootropics. They’re a group of smart drugs that could boost brainpower, focus, motivation, and memory — and they could be the key to maximizing your workouts.

[Review] What’s Up With Vitamin D? The Ultimate Vitamin D Buyer’s Guide — 24 Top Products Uncapped

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Mar 25, 2014 in Diet It UP, Featured Article, General Health, Nutrition Science, Supp It UP, Supplement Rankings, Supplement Reviews, Vitamins & Minerals

Roughly 75% of people are vitamin D deficient, which can lead to soft, fragile bones, osteoporosis, depression, and even GI cancer. Don’t cultivate a skeletal Jenga tower — take one of these top supplements to ensure that you’re always loaded up on D.

[Study] HMB — A Supplement To Improve Strength, Power, And Lean Mass

Posted by Joshua Nackenson on Mar 14, 2014 in Muscle Builders, Study, Supp It UP

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of HMB. HMB, AKA beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine that’s been shown to increase strength, power, and lean body mass. We review the latest research supporting its use.

[Report] Makers Of Quest Bars Sued Over Mislabeling; Allegedly Overstated Fiber By More Than 750%

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Feb 20, 2014 in Protein, Protein Bars, Reports, Supp It UP

A new lawsuit alleges that Quest Bars OVERSTATE their fiber content by more than 750% and understate calories by at least 20%. Is there any truth to the claims? Here’s our take on the situation.

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